Literary Terms Flashcard

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is an autobiography?

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A form of non-fiction in which a person tells his or her own life story.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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Anything that stands for or represents something else.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The highest point of interest or suspense.

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

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A speaker or character who tells a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central message or insight into life revealed through the literary work.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.